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We get vitamins from three sources viz. Foods, Beverages and Our own bodies - vitamin K comes from bacteria within our intestines and vitamin D is produced with the help of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. Some important key benefites of Vitamin C in our body are as follows: - Vitamin C is also important because it helps protect the fat-soluble vitamin A and vitamin E as well as fatty acids from oxidation. Vitamin C prevents and cures the disease scurvy, and can be beneficial in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
- Vitamin C may help prevent lead poisoning, and some scientists believe it can be used in the treatment of cancer.
- In addition to preventing Scurvy, vitamin C has been shown to reduce the length of colds and to alleviate their severity.
- Most forms of cardiovascular disease, joint disease, cancer, eye disease, thyroid disease, liver disease, and lung disease require special emphasis on vitamin C intake.
- Ingesting a healthy level of vitamin C has been shown to have an impact on the presence of cholesterol in the body. This means that vitamin C can help prevent gall bladder disease and some heart problems.
- Vitamin C is most commonly known for aiding in the function of the immune system. Maintaining healthy vitamin C levels during the cold season can keep you healthier during the time when the immune system may be weaker.
- Decreased vitamin C levels in the lens of the eye have been associated with increased severity of cataracts in humans.
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